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What Causes Swelling In Legs And Face While Having Dry Kidneys?
Had open heart surgery on February 5 of this year. I was told today that I have dry kidneys . I am going to cut back my LASIx to 20 mg one day and 40 the next. Have swelling in legs and at times face. I haven t used a salt shaker since surgery. Although, there is no getting away from salt. I was just curious about this. My mother did have SJorjens disease.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
From the history mentioned,dry kidneys implies,it's function seems reduced.
That's probably the reason, Lasix is being prescribed.
Unless the exact reports of kidney function, like urea and creatinine, are known,it's difficult to opine.
You may have been advised to restrict salt and fluid intake.
If you've any other doubt,send the reports to me, as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
From the history mentioned,dry kidneys implies,it's function seems reduced.
That's probably the reason, Lasix is being prescribed.
Unless the exact reports of kidney function, like urea and creatinine, are known,it's difficult to opine.
You may have been advised to restrict salt and fluid intake.
If you've any other doubt,send the reports to me, as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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